Kosygin Launches Economy Reform Plan in USSR
MOSCOW The Soviet Union announced radical economic reforms emphasizing profits salesmanship bonuses and individual responsibility. The two year program aims to boost lagging productivity and overcome planning bottlenecks as Premier Alexei Kosygin outlined the changes in a move to revitalize the economy.
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Roosevelt Leaves Congress for United Nations Post
Rep. James Roosevelt of California announced he will resign from Congress on Thursday to serve with the U.S. delegation to the United Nations. He had been named as the U.N. representative to the Economic and Social Council and cited the crisis at the world body over India Pakistan as a reason for taking up duties now.
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Kennedy Library Receives Luftwaffe Banner in Germany
In Bonn the West German Luftwaffe gave a regimental flag used during Kennedy's 1963 West Germany visit to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library in Cambridge Massachusetts. U S Ambassador George McGhee accepted the gold red and black banner from the 4th Luftwaffe Training Regiment at a ceremony near Bad Godesberg.
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Death toll could reach two thousand from Mt Taal eruption
In the Philippines, Mt Taal blasted Lake scene as hundreds died and up to 6,000 people were unaccounted. Rescue teams faced deep mud while officials reported 300 confirmed dead and warned the volcano could stay active for weeks.
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To America with love Chrysler 1966 Newport sales pitch
The 1966 Chrysler touts a 440 TNT with twin exhausts and snorkels and luxurious interiors. Newport models offer premium features at just a few dollars more per month than smaller cars with similar equipment, including power steering, power brakes, a 383 V8, automatic transmission, radio, safety door handles and seat belts. Move up to Chrysler, it’s getting easier by the minute.
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Budget Thrusts and Tax Debate Split Massachusetts
Gov Volpe asks legislature for an emergency October budget of 720 million to cover month to month operations citing delays in finalizing the fiscal 1966 plan. Harvard economist Galbraith backs a sales tax, arguing it funds essential services fairly. Two highway bids are announced for Route 2 in Lexington and I 91 resurfacing in Holyoke, Easthampton and Northampton with 1967 completion targets.
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B52s Modified to Deter China and Counter Vietnam
A $2 million Air Force contract to Boeing will modify B52 bomb bays and add racks to allow up to a third of the fleet to carry and drop 38 2500 pound conventional bombs. The aim is to strengthen non nuclear options against China while avoiding escalation in Asia and potential nuclear use.
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Rusk Meets Brazilian Minister on Inter-American Affairs
In New York Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Brazilian Foreign Minister Vasco Leitao da Cunha discussed Dominican Republic developments Cuba's influence in Latin America and the potential for an inter American defense force. Leitao da Cunha said they were satisfied with OAS and IAPF efforts and voiced concern over Castro's subversion and propaganda activities in the continent.
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Union Precent Of Labor Force Reported Down
CHICAGO UPI Member ship in American unions declined since 1956 in relation to the total labor force. Commerce Clearing House said 16.8 million union members at end of 1984 comprised 21.9 percent of 77 million total labor force. In 1956 unionists were 33.4 percent of 52.4 million.
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